Kane’s Tea Room

Sometimes a girl needs carbohydrates.
On the last occasion I needed them, I found myself sitting in Kane’s Tea Room tucking into a cheese and pickle sandwich. Not only did it hit the spot perfectly but it was delivered with speed and gusto by an incredibly friendly waitress. She also brought me a cracking pot of tea and a rather tasty scone with delicious jam and butter.
Admittedly, the décor and ambience at Kane’s is a little old fashioned for me. The double injection of carbs however, was just the thing I needed!

The first thing you’ll notice about Kane’s is its super-​duper service. There’s nothing quite like a warm welcome and they’re not backwards in coming forwards about adapting their menu to any of your personal tastes. The second thing is the cheerful décor, with string lights dotted around the staircase and windows and plenty of quirky lived-​in comfortable chairs, Mediterranean colour schemes and some lovely, slightly girly art on the walls.
Then, considering just how nice it is to be there, how well you’re being treated and how tasty and superbly fresh the food is, there’s the price. That’s a very nice little surprise. And little it is indeed. With soups at £2.95 you really, genuinely can’t go wrong, especially when they’re as delicious as this. And are you shocked that a good portion of the mains are under a fiver too? This place has a rustic café feel, with club and ciabatta sandwiches, fish cakes, chips, and plenty for the kids with omelettes and chicken. It’s family-​run and they have a knack for tending to kids, plus everything you see is pretty much made by one guy and one guy only.
And no corners are cut; nothing’s scrimped on. Everything from the pasta in the lasagne to the chips on the side are made fresh from scratch. Little twists in classic dishes really make a difference and the desserts are to die for, with the bread and butter pudding made with brioche, plump sultanas, cream and eggs a particular favourite. Plus if you’re seeking strong coffee this is definitely the place to come, it’s excellent.